Category: Environment EN

The months of August and September are deeply meaningful for Malaysia - a time when we commemorate the establishment of the nation and the birth of the Federal Constitution. This supreme law of our nation guarantees the rights of every citizen, protects our public interests, upholds justice and regulates governance to ensure the well-being of the general public, members of the federation and...

CAP’s programme at SJK (T) Bayan Lepas, Penang on 11 August 2026 SJK (T) Bayan Lepas, Penang is a sustainability-forward school with various ongoing impactful initiatives. For starters, the school implements a rainwater harvesting project as a measure against drought adaptation in collaboration with the Division of Industry & Community Network, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Water Watch...

Kuala Lumpur. Jakarta September 3, 2026. Following a visit to Batam, the Basel Action Network (BAN), together with Nexus3 Foundation and Ecological Observation and Wetlands Conservation (Ecoton) in Indonesia, have identified three containers suspected of carrying electronic waste (e-waste) from a premise linked to e-waste recycling company PT Esun International Utama Indonesia (PT Esun). Publicly...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Perlis State Government, Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) to urgently investigate and repair the collapsing Repoh riverbank near Kangar Central Market, which endangers road users. During a survey conducted by CAP, it was found that the incident involving a 50-metre-long stretch of the...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Penang State Government, Penang Island City Council (MBPP), and relevant departments and agencies to conduct an investigation and take immediate action to address the coastal erosion and marine pollution currently affecting the Tanjung Asam beach, near Gertak Sanggul. CAP’s recent survey found that coastal erosion over the past year has...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Municipal Council of Sungai Petani (MPSPK) and the Forestry Department to conduct an immediate investigation and take prompt enforcement action to address the issue of solid waste dumping at the Sungai Merbok Permanent Reserved Mangrove Forest in Kedah. A survey conducted by CAP along Sungai Merbok found that most of the disposed waste...

Dutch Cities Replace Concrete with Grass-Filled Paving Bricks In the bustling urban landscapes of the Netherlands, a clever architectural shift is turning "concrete jungles" into living tapestries through the use of permeable grass pavers. These are specially designed paving bricks with small openings that allow grass, moss, and other low-growing plants to grow naturally through the pavement....

Street Trees Thrive Better with Other Plants at their Base A tree pit, bare ground beneath a tree, sealed with gravel or concrete does not protect a tree. It slowly harms it. Without water infiltration, active soil life, or shade over its surface roots, a street tree receives far less than it needs to thrive. During hot, dry seasons, the difference between surviving and struggling can depend...

Your air conditioner might be quietly making heatwaves worse. Air conditioners (AC) have become essential during extreme heat, but new research suggests they may also contribute to the rising temperatures they are helping people escape. Studies have found that during extreme heat events, widespread air conditioning use can increase local outdoor temperatures by 1-2°C (up to 3-4°F), with even...

On 5 June 2026, in conjunction with World Environment Day, the Soroptimist International Pearl of the Orient, in collaboration with the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP), organised an environmental programme at Tenby International School Penang for young children aged 5-6 years old. A total of 38 students participated in the programme, comprising 23 boys and 15 girls. They were...